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Colorado areas
Deciding where to live in Colorado is a hard decision - not just because it's a large one but because Colorado is home to so many amazing spaces. Your unique story, lifestyle, goals, and interests are the determining factor in which area is right for you. Take our Colorado Profile Quiz below and learn about the different areas of Colorado - Urban, Suburban, Mountains, and Rural - and more specifics on all they have to offer.
Below you have a curated breakdown of the Top 3 Locations in each Colorado area, comparable across the board by everything from cost of living to population density and snow level - always supported by the experienced voice of Tiffany Hughes, the CO Mortgage Gal.
suburban Colorado
Denver has been growing exponentially in the last 10 years in every direction. For the family that wants to move to a more family -centric location, the suburbs might be the ideal location. Depending on job location and cost of homes, you can find the pefect community that fits your growing family lifestyle or just a more laid back lifestyle. There are suburban communities with historical backgrounds and new communities that offer newer homes and planned communities.
The CO Mortgage Gal's Top 3 Suburban Areas to Consider are:
highlands ranch
population
105,631 (2020)
Elevation
5,817 FT
Average Home price
$642,000
Schools
Douglas County
School District
Climate
Moderate to Extreme
Highlands Ranch is a large neighborhood community South of Denver, known for its open spaces and many miles of trails. With 4 recreation centers, 70 miles of trails, 26 parks and over 2600 acres of open space, it is the ideal place to raise a family. Residents pay a minimal quarterly HOA dues to have access to all four, state of the art, recreation centers. This is a covenant-controlled community so you do have to abide by some minor covenants. But, hey, that is what makes this neighborhood community so clean and attractive to families of all ages.
The heartbeat of the community is in Town Center, host to many community events including the Farmer’s Market, concerts in the park, July 4th parade and movies on the green.
Highlands Ranch is the ideal community for families with kids of all ages because of the many miles of trails and a community association that offers activities for every member of the family.
If you are a runner and all things outdoors, this is an ideal place to live. In addition to its many miles of trails for biking and running, it is near Chatfield Reservoir for all your water activities. With it being such a mild climate area for Colorado, many outdoor activities can be done year-round. However, be sure to take layers and plan ahead.
Climate: Mild to extreme – At 5800 ft, Highlands Ranch sees an average of 78 inches of precipitation and an average temperature in the summer of 80-85 degrees and in the winter 40-45 degrees. However, with Colorado being true to its strange weather patterns, it is not unusual to have a 40 degree day in June and a 70 degree day in January. 246 average days of sunshine.
Average Snowfall: 78 inches per year
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Why the colorado mortgage gal loves highlands ranch:
“The reason people talk about Highlands Ranch all the time as a great place for families is because it is. The school district is top in the state, the Rec Centers are state of the art, the open spaces for family-friendly biking and hiking are everywhere. Their activities and programs are for all ages, everything from art, to sports, to special events.”
— Tiffany Hughes, Mortgage Professional
Castle Rock
population
62,471
Elevation